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01305/Mathematics PREPARATORY LEVEL 0015. Prealgebra (3 s.h.) F S Topics include operations with rational numbers and decimals, problem solving, equations of lines, and graphing linear functions. (Math 0015 is a pass - fail course. It does not count towards the number of credits required for graduation.) 0045. Elementary Algebra (3 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Mathematics placement or Mathematics 0015. Topics include algebraic operations, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, exponentials, systems of linear equations, problem solving, graphing lines, and parabolas. LOWER LEVEL C055. College Mathematics (3 s.h.) F S Core: QA Mathematical concepts and applications for the non-specialist. Selected topics from areas such as Linear Programming, Management Science, Counting Techniques, Probability, and Statistics. C065. Elements of Mathematical Thought (3 s.h.) F S Core: QB Prerequisite: Mathematics C055. Contemporary mathematical applications for the non-specialist. Deals with the general areas of social choice, size, and shape. Specific topics include voting systems, fair division and apportionment, game theory, growth and form, size of populations, measurement, and geometric patterns. C066. Intuitive Calculus (3 s.h.) F S Core: QB Prerequisite: Mathematics C055. This course presents a one-semester overview of the basic topics in calculus, demonstrating their applications in a wide variety of fields. A review of elementary skills will be given during the first week of the semester. C067. Elements of Statistics (3 s.h.) F S Core: QB Prerequisite: Mathematics C055. This course provides a firm foundation for the study of statistics in other fields. Although no one field is emphasized to the exclusion of others, applications are drawn from psychology, political science, exercise science, and other areas. C073. College Algebra (3 s.h.) F S Core: QA Prerequisite: Mathematics placement or grade C or better in Mathematics 0045 or its equivalent. Bridges the gap in both depth and content between elementary algebra
(Mathematics 0045) and precalculus (Mathematics C074). Topics include
the real number system; operations with algebraic expressions; equations
and inequalities; exponents and radicals; factoring; algebraic, exponential,
and logarithmic functions. C074. Precalculus (4 s.h.) F S Core: QA Prerequisite: Mathematics placement or grade C or better in Mathematics C073 or its equivalent. A preparatory course for Mathematics C075 and Mathematics C085. Topics include roots of polynomial equations; inequalities; algebraic operations with and graphs of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; triangle trigonometry; analytic trigonometry. C075. Calculus with Applications I (4 s.h.) F S Core: QB Prerequisite: Mathematics placement or Mathematics C074 with grade C or better or its equivalent. Mathematics C075 is an intuitive treatment of calculus with emphasis on applications rather than theory. Topics include: the coordinate plane, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of differentiation, the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. 0076. Calculus with Applications II (4 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Mathematics C075 or C085 with a grade C or better, or equivalent. Mathematics 0076 is an intuitive treatment of calculus with an emphasis on applications rather than theory. Topics include applications of integration, logarithmic and exponential functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L'Hopital' s rule, infinite series. C085. Calculus (4 s.h.) F S Core: QB Prerequisite: Mathematics placement or Mathematics C074 with a grade. of C or better or its equivalent. Mathematics C085 is an introduction to analytic geometry; functions; limits and continuity; differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions; curve sketching, applications; anti-derivatives; the definite integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus. 0086. Calculus II (4 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Mathematics C085 with a grade of C or better. Applications of the definite integral, transcendental functions, properties and applications, techniques of integration, improper integrals, polar coordinates, convergence of sequences and series. H090. Honors - College Mathematics (3 s.h.) F S Core: QA Honors section of Mathematics C055. H091. Honors - Elements of Mathematical Thought (3 s.h.) Core: QB Honors section of Mathematics C065. H095 - H096. Honors Calculus I - II (4 s.h. each) F S Core: QB Honors section of Mathematics C085 - 0086. H097. Honors - Foundations of Calculus (4 s.h.) F Prerequisite: AP credit for Calculus I and II. This course will condense the most important concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus usually covered in two semesters into one semester. It will be assumed that students in this course already have some facility with techniques of calculus. Consequently, a considerable amount of time will be spent on the concepts of calculus. Upon completing the course students will be able to take Math 0127, Calculus III. Topics include limits and continuity, derivatives and rules of differentiation, derivatives of polynomial, rational, algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions, the Mean Value Theorem, L’Hospital’s rule, optimization, graphing, the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, u-substitution and integration by parts, limits of sequences, infinite series, convergence tests, power series, Taylor series. UPPER LEVEL W115. Mathematical Recreations (3 s.h.) F A survey of various mathematical recreations, puzzles, and games. Emphasis on developing problem-solving techniques many of which are applicable in other fields. 0117. Elementary Calculus with Applications III (4 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0076 or 0086 with a grade C or better, or equivalent. Mathematics 0117 is an intuitive treatment of Calculus with an emphasis on applications rather than theory. Topics include; vectors in three-dimensional space, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and an introduction to vector analysis. 0127. Calculus III (4 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0086 with a grade C or better or equivalent. Power series, Taylor series, vectors in two or three dimensions, lines and planes in space, parametric equations, vector functions and their derivatives. Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, and Green's Theorem. W141. Basic Mathematical Concepts (3 s.h.) F S Core: WI Sets, relations, functions, logic, ordered fields, induction, cardinality. Note: Mathematics 0127 may be taken concurrently with this course. Only One of the following courses may be credited towards the B.A. degree: Mathematics W141; CIS 0066. 0147. Linear Algebra (3 - 4 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: One year of calculus or permission of instructor. Vectors and vector spaces, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, inner products, and eigenvalues. In sections with 4 credits there is a required lab, where a computing lab is used to demonstrate topics and provide hands-on experience with the ideas encountered. Activities designed to promote understanding are the primary focus. Sections without the lab must be taken for 3 credits. 0195. Honors in Mathematical Recreations (3 s.h.) F Honors section of Mathematics W115. 0203. Theory of Numbers (3 s.h.) F Prerequisite: One year of calculus or permission of instructor. Divisibility properties of integers, prime factorization, distribution of primes, linear and quadratic congruences, primitive roots, quadratic residues, quadratic reciprocity, simple Diophantine equations, cryptography. W205. Modern Algebra (3 s.h.) S Core: WI Prerequisite: Mathematics W141 and 0147 or permission of instructor. Introduction to the theory of groups, rings, and fields. 0227. Mathematical Computer Programming I (3 s.h.) F Prerequisites: Mathematics 0117 or 0127, Mathematics 0147, and CIS C059 or the equivalent. Mathematical techniques and algorithms which lend themselves to computer implementation and which form a basic repertoire for the mathematician, scientist, or engineer. Extensive computer utilization. 0230. Probability for Applied Sciences (3 s.h.) S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0117 or 0127 or permission of instructor. The axiomatic definition of probability and its properties, combinatorial analysis, random variables, general properties of continuous random variables, normal and exponential distributions, expected values, Markov chains, Law of Large Numbers, Chebyshev's inequality, and stochastic processes. The emphasis is on the use of probability in solving problems rather than detailed development of the theory. 0233. Introduction to Probability Theory (3 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0127 or its equivalent. Counting techniques, axiomatic definition of probability, conditional probability, independence of events, Bayes Theorem, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, expected values, moments and moment generating functions, joint probability distributions, functions of random variables, covariance and correlation. 0234. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3 s.h.) S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0233 or equivalent. Random sampling, sampling distributions, t, chi-squared and F distributions, unbiasedness, minimum variance unbiased estimators, confidence intervals, tests of hypothesis, Neyman-Pearson Lemma, uniformly most powerful tests. 0247. Advanced Calculus I (3 s.h.) F Prerequisites: Mathematics 0127 and Math W141 or permission of instructor. The real number system, sequences and their limits, the least upper and the greatest lower bounds, the completeness property, point-set topology of the real numbers, open, closed, compact and connected sets, generalizations to the n-dimensional space, continuous functions, differentiation of functions of one variable, the Mean Value Theorem and its applications. 0248. Advanced Calculus II (3 s.h.) S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0247 or permission of instructor. The Riemann integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, infinite series, convergence tests, power and Taylor series, uniform convergence, operations with power series, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals, transformations of multiple integrals, integrals over curves and surfaces, theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes, the divergence theorem. 0251. Differential Equations I (3 - 4 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0127 or the equivalent. This is a course in ordinary differential equations. Topics include first order o.d.e.’s, linear second order o.d.e.’s, systems of differential equations, numerical methods and the Laplace transform.
0252. Differential Equations II (3 s.h.) S 99 and alternate S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0251. Orthogonal polynomials including Legendre and Tchebycheff polynomials, Fourier series, partial differential equations, boundary value problems, the phase plane, stability, Liapunov's method, eigenvalue problems, and introduction to functions of a complex variable. 0253. Numerical Analysis I (3 - 4 s.h.) F Prerequisites: Three terms of calculus, linear algebra, and basic
knowledge of a high level programming language like FORTRAN, C, or PASCAL. 0254. Numerical Analysis II (3 s.h.) S 00 and alternate S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0253. Solution of systems of nonlinear equations, solution of initial value problems, matrix norms and the analysis of iterative solutions, numerical solution of boundary value problems and partial differential equations, and introduction to the finite element method. 0271. Modern Geometry I (3 s.h.) F Prerequisite: Mathematics 0147. A study of the properties of projective, affine, Euclidean and non-Euclidean spaces and their transformation groups. 0295 - 0296. Independent Study (2 s.h. each) F S Prerequisites: Mathematics 0127, 0147, and 0247. Open to juniors and seniors who desire two credits of independent study. Primarily for members of the problem solving group who desire to receive credit for their work. 0297 - 0298. Junior Individual Study (3 s.h. each) F S Prerequisite: Approval of the department adviser and the instructor. Intensive study in a specific area. May be taken in either semester. 0313. History of Mathematics (3 s.h.) S00 and alternate S Prerequisite: At least one mathematics course numbered above 0200. The development of the major mathematical concepts from ancient times to the present , emphasizing topics in the standard undergraduate curriculum. Special attention will be paid to the history of mathematics and mathematics education in the United States. 0333. Introduction to Probability Models (3 s.h.) S Prerequisite: Mathematics 0233. Markov chains, exponential distribution, Poisson process, continuous time Markov chains, Brownian motion, stationary processes. 0347. Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable (3 s.h.) F Prerequisites: Mathematics 0247 and 0248 or permission of instructor. Complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy's theorem, residues, power series, Laurent series, conformal mappings. 0350. Applied Mathematics (3 s.h.) F 99 and alternate F Prerequisites: Mathematics 0147, 0233, and 0251 or permission of instructor. The construction and study of mathematical models for physical, economic, and social processes. 0351. Partial Differential Equations (3 s.h.) S 98 and alternate S Prerequisites: Mathematics 0247 and 0251. The solution and properties of first and second order equations; heat and wave equation. Elliptic boundary value problems and Green's functions. Hyperbolic problems and the theory of characteristics-Finite difference methods. The equations of math ematical physics. 0355. Operations Research (3 s.h.) S Prerequisites: Mathematics 0147 and 0233. The theory and applications of various topics, including linear and dynamic programming; game theory; transportation, assignment, and network problems; inventory problems; scheduling and queueing problems. W363. Senior Problem Solving (3 s.h.) S Prerequisites: Mathematics W205 and 0247 or permission of instructor. Miscellaneous problems in mathematics and their applications. Possible sources include challenging problems from previous math courses, Math Monthly problems, Putnam exams, and computer applications. Problems will be solved both individually and in groups. (Capstone W course) 0365. Topology I (3 s.h.) S 98 and alternate S Prerequisites: Mathematics 0247 and 0248. Topological and metric spaces, continuity, compactness, connectedness, convergence. Introduction to algebraic and combinatorial topology, classification of compact surfaces, fundamental groups. 0382. Combiniatorics (3 s.h.) F 99 and alternate F Prerequisites: Mathematics 0127 and 0147. Basic theorems and applications of combinatorial analysis, including generating functions, difference equations, Polya's theory of counting, graph theory, matching, and block diagrams. 0395. Independent Study (2 s.h.) F S Prerequisites: Mathematics 0127, 0147, and 0247. Open to juniors and seniors who desire two credits of independent study. Primarily for members of the problem solving group who desire to receive credit for their work. 0397 - 0398. Senior Individual Study (3 s.h.) F S Prerequisite: Approval of the departmental adviser and instructor. Open to seniors only. |